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Offline Jack Gifford

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Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« on: November 12, 2017, 11:40:31 PM »
The prior owner of my lakester used a port-injector system, but my engine will have a blower/injector/scoop that will extend somewhat above the existing roll cage and body. In another thread I stated that I intend to assure that the little gasoline primer tank is inside the cage. But what about the injector with its alky system- nozzles, hoses, barrel valve, etc.? Have I missed a rulebook section that clarifies these requirements?
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Re: Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2017, 12:49:07 AM »
Nope... when your motor quits the pump will stop pumping...
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Re: Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2017, 12:01:10 AM »
If damage were at or before the barrel valve a lot of alcohol could get pumped (or drained) before the pump quits turning. :-o
I tend toward modifying the cage to minimize such potential.
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Re: Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2017, 09:00:24 PM »
I run a mech. Pump on my EFI’d RMR with a electric primer pump. Now I need to have both an electrical shut off and a mechanical shut off. I didn’t think I needed a roll over switch on the primer pump. The tech guys didn’t quite know how to respond but I’ll put the switch in to save the trouble.

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Re: Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2017, 04:05:49 PM »
I run a mech. Pump on my EFI’d RMR with a electric primer pump. Now I need to have both an electrical shut off and a mechanical shut off. I didn’t think I needed a roll over switch on the primer pump. The tech guys didn’t quite know how to respond but I’ll put the switch in to save the trouble.

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If your primer pump is on a momentary switch, that should satisfy the rule.
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Re: Scoops, injector, etc. outside of roll cage?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2017, 04:39:46 PM »
Thanks Sid. It will be done
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